"Topstitched Cupcake" - Yummy!

"Topstitch" Cupake w/ giftcard insert.  This personal handmade creation was inspired by Tresa Black with all of her treasured talent and her Fabulously Artsy video tutorial.  I so admire her because with the amount of work that I put into this lil bug-gar I can only imagine what she went through to create her very own cupcake.  I have promised for well I can honestly say over the last 4 months that I was going to one of my very own.  I can not tell you how many mistakes I made...however, it was one of the funnest most joyous projects I've made lately.  For many reasons because my children put there precious input and thoughts into what I was doing.  Especially Kaedyn who seems to think she will get this to use with her babies in her bedroom kitchen, Kip who from a distance said "Wow, That actually looks good enough to eat!", Alec uhm he just thinks it's kewl Mom. :)  I wonder what you're thoughts are?  
     It will be a while before I create another one of these however, truly what got my juices flowing was our exclusive "Topstitch" B&T Due from "Close To My Heart".  All products used in this were from close to my heart from the Grosgrain ribbon: Baby Pink, Chocolate; Cardstock: Heavenly Blue, White Daisy, Accessories: Embroidery Floss Baby Pink & Chocolate, Mini Medley-White Daisy Accents, Pretty Pins, Prisma Glitter, Bigger Brad Baby Pink, Delta Ceramacoat, Baby Pink Re-Inker, bonding memories glue pen.  Last but not least it was even the cardboard backing - other products used for my cupcake were: small pink binder clip (staples), small wooden ball, 3" styrafoam ball & Hot Glue & Tons of it!  Thanks Again Tresa for such a wonderful tutorial & the inspiration to make my very own "Topsitched Cupcake"! :)

So Excited About Creative U - New Addiction :)

I'm so thrilled about Creative University this year I can hardly stand it.  An entire weekend of relaxation, education, & inspiration from women that I admire with their creative abilities and for their generous hearts.  So there is a project that we get to work on prior to going to this annual event that is hosted by Tresa Black.  In fact project "CHARM SWAP" is well underway and WOW I can not begin to tell you the incredible charms I've seen thus far, the cool thing is it was open to even people who were not attending Creative U.  The theme is "spring" with insects, birds, flowers, etc. & the colors are pink, green, silver, and white.

Being a "Newbie" and also never having any experience ever making any piece of jewelery other than hand weaving pearls with white floss for my wedding in 2004 that is the extent of my background in jewelry of any sorts.  In fact it was my Mommy who created all of the gorgeous pieces for all of my brides maids with bracelet and necklace ensembles.  Having that said.  This is my very first EVER charm or jewelry piece I've made.  Yes, it is apart of our project "CHARM SWAP" for creative U.  I still don't have the loop wrapping thingy down yet.  LOL In fact Kip is better at it then I am.  He was such a sport as the first picture we took he put my charm bracelet on what a great hubby. :)  - However, I decided to go with this picture even though it isn't the best photo I've taken.  Them lil buggers are difficult to get close ups on.  This one measures the length of a Penny.   Inspired by our theme and not having a clue how where to start on the creative swap charm - I did this one as our filler since we do create 2 sets. 1 being a filler set (uhm I have to admit no clue what a filler is) the other set being one totally created from scratch using our imagination.  I do have tons of ideas in my little head but no clue how to start...so MOM calls are in order. LOL - well and a bit of help from U-Tube I think I will have it figured out.  In fact the community of my CTMH Sisters have some awesome talent and ideas on our artboard in thinking outside of the box using our exclusive products in handcrafting jewelry. 

I'm so totally blessed to have an arsenal of information out there to learn from.  Admittedly, this just might be my new niche.  One thing is definitely for sure...this got my creative juices over-flowing.  Thank You so much for this event.  Without it...well I wouldn't be posting something NEW and learning right?  May blessings to all for the NEW Year & New possibilities.  Now time to complete the first set...